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Sunset Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Sunset Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Vicksburg, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 485. The school is part of the Vicksburg Community Schools district, which is ranked 195 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunset Lake Elementary School faces several challenges, including a higher percentage of white students (84.54%) compared to the state average (39.6%), fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, and consistently lower test scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35.7% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Sunset Lake's performance is generally lower than the nearby Tobey Elementary and Indian Lake Elementary schools, which are also part of the Vicksburg Community Schools district.

Sunset Lake Elementary School's declining performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 262 out of 1,466 Michigan elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 814 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggests a need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and interventions. Recommendations include conducting a thorough analysis of the factors contributing to the school's declining performance, developing targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of the student population, and exploring opportunities for collaboration with nearby high-performing schools to learn from their best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 N Boulevard St
       Vicksburg, MI  49097-1507

(269) 321-1500

District: Vicksburg Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
814th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,757 Help


Students who attend Sunset Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Vicksburg Middle School
High:    Vicksburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 54.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Vicksburg Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sunset Lake Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Vicksburg Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Vicksburg Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Lake Elementary School is 14.7. 1 elementary schools in the Vicksburg Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Lake Elementary School is $12,757, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Vicksburg Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Lake Elementary School 814th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sunset Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Vicksburg Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg Community Schools 195th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.69 323rd 1545 79.1%
2007 73.56 343rd 1565 78.1%
2008 69.99 499th 1577 68.4%
2009 70.30 501st 1589 68.5%
2010 76.82 253rd 1552 83.7%
2011 64.89 623rd 1552 59.9%
2012 71.78 412th 1566 73.7%
2013 75.53 333rd 1563 78.7%
2014 74.61 346th 1533 77.4%
2015 73.78 381st 1580 75.9%
2016 74.52 340th 1548 78.0%
2017 76.66 262nd 1466 82.1%
2018 71.26 414th 1448 71.4%
2019 54.79 597th 1408 57.6%
2021 49.68 524th 1153 54.6%
2022 52.22 592nd 1344 56.0%
2023 59.17 560th 1470 61.9%
2024 42.30 814th 1486 45.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.19 404th 1397 71.1%
2019 46.04 613th 1134 45.9%
2021 59.17 246th 749 67.2%
2022 54.09 451st 1099 59.0%
2023 65.44 358th 1350 73.5%
2024 39.96 807th 1381 41.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunset Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.59 313th 1443 78.3%
2019 39.18 723rd 1171 38.3%
2021 39.91 539th 902 40.2%
2022 34.71 725th 1106 34.4%
2023 47.32 641st 1321 51.5%
2024 29.02 969th 1342 27.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunset Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 532nd 1446 63.2%
2019 57.66 466th 1196 61.0%
2021 42.69 501st 915 45.2%
2022 55.83 467th 1139 59.0%
2023 58.16 519th 1334 61.1%
2024 45.31 700th 1347 48.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sunset Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.29 434th 1253 65.4%
2019 45.90 607th 1128 46.2%
2021 47.29 496th 1005 50.6%
2022 45.42 601st 1102 45.5%
2023 51.34 563rd 1198 53.0%
2024 30.62 849th 1204 29.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunset Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 607 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1989 626 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1990 679 2 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 694
1991 671 1 4 16 11 n/a n/a 0 703
1992 651 2 5 19 10 n/a n/a 0 687
1993 540 1 3 14 6 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 524 11 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 524 11 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 478 9 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 489 8 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 462 12 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 438 9 8 8 0 n/a n/a 17 480
2001 439 8 11 9 2 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 424 10 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 424 10 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 430 3 6 10 0 n/a n/a 14 463
2005 425 3 7 10 1 n/a n/a 11 457
2006 457 1 6 5 1 n/a n/a 9 479
2007 475 2 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2008 440 4 5 6 8 n/a n/a 17 480
2009 449 11 10 2 6 n/a n/a 2 480
2010 463 12 6 5 6 n/a n/a 3 495
2011 421 6 4 11 2 1 11 0 456
2012 417 8 3 13 4 0 14 0 459
2013 417 10 3 20 1 0 28 0 479
2014 428 7 1 19 3 0 33 0 491
2015 446 6 1 20 1 0 26 0 500
2016 448 6 4 21 1 0 33 0 513
2017 447 10 5 19 1 0 26 0 508
2018 477 10 7 20 1 0 23 0 538
2019 455 12 7 23 0 0 20 0 517
2020 472 11 8 20 0 0 26 0 537
2021 457 12 4 26 0 0 29 0 528
2022 461 8 1 28 0 0 33 0 531
2023 410 10 1 30 0 0 34 0 485
2024 400 8 2 32 0 0 31 0 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 n/a n/a n/a
1989 637 n/a n/a 7.4
1990 694 40.0 17.3 7.8
1991 703 n/a n/a n/a
1992 687 n/a n/a n/a
1993 564 n/a 0.0 16.7
1995 541 25.9 20.9 10.7
1996 541 25.9 20.9 10.7
1997 504 26.0 19.4 11.7
1998 505 25.0 20.2 10.9
1999 489 25.0 19.6 12.9
2000 480 26.0 17.8 20.7
2001 469 25.0 18.8 20.9
2002 455 22.3 20.4 23.1
2003 455 22.3 20.4 23.1
2004 463 24.5 18.9 24.7
2005 457 25.9 17.6 20.6
2006 479 25.4 18.9 25.3
2007 484 28.4 17.0 31.8
2008 480 26.2 18.3 34.1
2009 480 27.0 17.8 32
2010 495 26.5 18.6 35.4
2011 456 25.4 17.9 34.2
2012 459 26.2 17.4 38.3
2013 479 28.0 17.0 36.5
2014 491 28.0 17.4 42.8
2015 500 26.0 19.2 41.6
2016 513 28.0 18.3 40.5
2017 508 29.0 17.4 41.9
2018 538 32.6 16.4 44.6
2019 517 34.2 15.0 42.4
2020 537 35.8 14.9 40
2021 528 33.9 15.5 33.9
2022 531 33.5 15.8 32.4
2023 485 27.6 17.5 40
2024 473 32.0 14.7 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 n/a n/a n/a
1989 637 n/a n/a 7.4
1990 694 40.0 17.3 7.8
1991 703 n/a n/a n/a
1992 687 n/a n/a n/a
1993 564 n/a 0.0 16.7
1995 541 25.9 20.9 10.7
1996 541 25.9 20.9 10.7
1997 504 26.0 19.4 11.7
1998 505 25.0 20.2 10.9
1999 489 25.0 19.6 12.9
2000 480 26.0 17.8 20.7
2001 469 25.0 18.8 20.9
2002 455 22.3 20.4 23.1
2003 455 22.3 20.4 23.1
2004 463 24.5 18.9 24.7
2005 457 25.9 17.6 20.6
2006 479 25.4 18.9 25.3
2007 484 28.4 17.0 31.8
2008 480 26.2 18.3 34.1
2009 480 27.0 17.8 32
2010 495 26.5 18.6 35.4
2011 456 25.4 17.9 34.2
2012 459 26.2 17.4 38.3
2013 479 28.0 17.0 36.5
2014 491 28.0 17.4 42.8
2015 500 26.0 19.2 41.6
2016 513 28.0 18.3 40.5
2017 508 29.0 17.4 41.9
2018 538 32.6 16.4 44.6
2019 517 34.2 15.0 42.4
2020 537 35.8 14.9 40
2021 528 33.9 15.5 33.9
2022 531 33.5 15.8 32.4
2023 485 27.6 17.5 40
2024 473 32.0 14.7 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $628 (6.1%) $9,608 (93.9%) $10,236
2020 $742 (7.4%) $9,231 (92.6%) $9,973
2021 $1,104 (10.2%) $9,698 (89.8%) $10,802
2022 $1,532 (13.6%) $9,712 (86.4%) $11,245
2023 $1,374 (10.8%) $11,384 (89.2%) $12,757

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Lake Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 560th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Lake Elementary School)46.852.7
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Community Schools)52.356.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sunset Lake Elementary School)44.754.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Vicksburg Community Schools)56.356.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Lake Elementary School)47.451.3
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Community Schools)6554.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Sunset Lake Elementary School)46.129.5
 16.6%
   4th Grade Math (Vicksburg Community Schools)59.939.8
 20.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Lake Elementary School)44.849
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Community Schools)54.456.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Sunset Lake Elementary School)43.329.2
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Vicksburg Community Schools)4842.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sunset Lake Elementary School)31.324
 7.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Vicksburg Community Schools)33.930
 3.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students517485
 6.2%
African American1210
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic2330
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White455410
 9.9%
Two or More Races2034
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%40%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Lake Elementary School

Sunset Lake Elementary School ranks 814th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sunset Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vicksburg Middle School
High : Vicksburg High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended Sunset Lake Elementary School.

Students at Sunset Lake Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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